Art only for the rich? “Spain auctions off visits to Altamira cave paintings”

1108px-AltamiraBison“Access to Spain’s Altamira cave and its spectacular Paleolithic paintings might soon be easier for the super-wealthy if an auction system proposed by the regional government of Cantabria goes ahead.  At present, only a group of five randomly selected visitors is allowed into the cave each week for a few minutes in the company of two guides. The new proposal contemplates an auction that would give the highest bidder the right to a guided tour of the cave.” (Source and read more at: http://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.de/2016/01/spain-auctions-off-visits-to-altamira.html#.VpzWr0-E45s) (also: http://elpais.com/elpais/2016/01/06/inenglish/1452080022_624560.html)
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